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Contrary to the name, Javanese cats are not native to the island of Java in Indonesia. Rather, they were bred in Japan and have adopted a southeast Asian name in the tradition of other Oriental (and especially Siamese) cat breeds. While most cats have three layers of coat (top layer, middle layer, and undercoat), Javanese cats have only a fine top coat. Because these cats have less hair, they do not shed as much and therefore are reported to collect and spread fewer allergens.
